KIRKSVILLE - The Tigers played their final home game of the 2013 season when they hosted Jefferson City on Wednesday night, which meant it was senior night at North Park.

Thirteen Tiger players took the field for their last game in front of the home crowd. The Tigers lost 7-5, but the loss didn’t overshadow what has been a great run.

“My favorite moment as a Tiger was when I threw a shutout against Rock Bridge when they were ranked No. 4 in the state,” said Kolton Magers.

As a senior, Preston Miller has become the Tigers ace.

“What I remember the most from my career will be my first start on the road against Marshall my sophomore year,” said Miller.

Derrick Conover has his one moment in time.

“My best memory was just last season when we played Hannibal and I got my first career hit and it was a triple,” said Conover.

Jordan Magers has played many different roles for the Tigers in his four years, but knows which one moment he will always remember.

“Winning the Marshall Tournament for the first time, hands down,” said Magers.

The things you learned that aren’t sports related might be the biggest lessons in high school sports.

“What I will always think of is coming in as two teams and leaving as one,” said Cody Maize.

Having such a large class means that everyone has had to accept a role, head coach Andy Jackson knows that has played a huge part in the team’s success.

“They are just a great group of kids. That have all been selfless and put the team before themselves and that is what we preach day in and day. All of them have done something for us at one point this season to contribute. With such a big group a huge key is having everyone accept their role, because if they don’t it can tear you apart. They are a great group of kids and parents and have done everything we have ever asked of them,” said Jackson.